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  1. 06-23-2008, 09:52 PM #1
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    Hey everyone, a friend of mine is starting an at-home routine, and was wondering about DB sets (whats good and what is a good price).

    I suggested something that uses either plates & collars, or an adjustable set (like the bowflex DB's)
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    I bought freeweight db's. they were about a dollar a pound.
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    a friend of mine just got the adjustable ones from bowflex and he LOVES them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mouth View Post
    a friend of mine just got the adjustable ones from bowflex and he LOVES them.
    If would be even more awesome if they went to 150-200 lbs.

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    well, my friend doesn't need them anywhere near that heavy
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